Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $1,969 per week in Charlottesville, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar setting License: VA license pending accepted Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: Epic charting system experience Description: The Surgical/Trauma ICU is a fast-paced 15-bed intensive care unit geared towards adult critical care patients. These tasks may include arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, and obtaining 12 lead EKGs.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar setting License: VA license pending accepted Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: Epic charting system experience Description: The Surgical/Trauma ICU is a fast-paced 15-bed intensive care unit geared towards adult critical care patients. The unit provides care for surgical and trauma patients requiring continuous monitoring and interventions. Nurses in this unit manage post-operative patients from complex surgical procedures. They also care for trauma patients with multisystem injuries resulting from various mechanisms. Nursing staff must be highly competent in assessing and managing complex care needs. A high level of compassion is essential for delivering quality patient care. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2, depending on patient acuity. Special equipment used in this unit includes rapid infusers and CRRT machines. Nurses are expected to adhere to floating policies as needed. Weekends and holiday shifts are part of the commitment. Emergency credentials such as ACLS and BLS are required. Previous charge experience is preferred. Candidates must possess the ability to manage a variety of critical care tasks. These tasks may include arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, and obtaining 12 lead EKGs. Experience with trauma-level care is preferred. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. Documentation of care should be done using the Epic charting system. All necessary certifications must be kept current throughout the contract duration. Floating within the scope of practice is required as needed.